Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hampstead, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hampstead, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 24m at 4:51 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:59 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657813
Common Questions About Tides

Hampstead, NC Tides - Sep 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:153.610:373.84:270.64:410.76:437:36Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:003.611:203.65:020.75:230.86:437:34Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:473.75:370.76:061.06:447:33Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:053.512:353.76:120.86:531.16:457:31Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:523.31:223.86:520.87:451.26:457:30Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:383.22:093.87:370.88:401.36:467:29Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:243.12:563.98:270.89:351.26:477:27Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:103.13:444.09:210.810:291.26:487:26Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:003.14:374.010:160.711:211.16:487:25Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:553.25:324.211:100.66:497:23Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:503.36:254.312:120.912:030.56:507:22Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:443.57:154.41:020.812:570.46:507:20Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:353.78:024.51:520.61:530.36:517:19New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:254.08:504.52:420.42:500.36:527:18New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:154.29:374.43:310.33:470.36:527:16New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:064.410:274.24:170.24:410.36:537:15Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:004.511:194.05:020.15:350.46:547:13Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:564.65:490.16:320.56:557:12Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:143.712:544.66:390.27:330.76:557:11Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:113.61:524.67:340.38:360.86:567:09First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:073.52:484.68:330.49:380.96:577:08First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:013.43:444.59:330.410:360.96:577:06First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:573.44:414.410:320.511:290.96:587:05Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:553.55:384.311:280.56:597:04Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:523.66:304.312:170.912:200.56:597:02Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:453.77:174.21:030.91:100.67:007:01Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:343.88:014.11:470.82:000.77:016:59Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:193.98:434.02:300.82:490.77:026:58Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:034.09:243.93:100.83:350.87:026:57Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:454.010:043.83:480.74:170.97:036:55Full Moon30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657813)

Common Questions About Hampstead, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Hampstead, NC today?

Slack tide in Hampstead, NC is approximately 7:55 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Hampstead, NC?

Hampstead, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Hampstead, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Hampstead, NC?

Tide predictions for Hampstead, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Hampstead, NC?

Tide data for Hampstead, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8657813. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8657813.

What is the moon phase in Hampstead, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Hampstead, NC is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Hampstead, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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